The old Ji is determined to be thousands of miles, and the martyrs are in their twilight years, and their hearts are strong. A real superstar, in the later stages of his career, is also very aggressive, and can still play shocking performances. Now 37-year-old James, still has to lead the Lakers forward, and Jordan, who was 38 years old at the time, chose to come back with the Wizards, and he immediately carried the team.
Jordan is recognized by everyone as the GOAT, the greatest player of all time, and he is impeccable in every way, even to his opponents. After James led the Lakers to a championship in 2020, he also became one of the best in history and is even expected to finish second, that is, vice GOAT. So, who performs better at an advanced age? The US media comprehensively compared 37-year-old Jen and 38-year-old Jordan, 4-1, the gap is clear at a glance. It should be noted that Jordan retired for the second time at the age of 37, so the two did not compare their performance at the same age. Of course, James will be 38 years old in more than a month, in fact, he is about the same age.
Score: Jordan wins
With 24.9 points and 45.7 percent shooting, James still maintains a strong scoring ability, but James lost his three-point skill set, hitting only 17 of his 71 three-point shots. Jordan scored 22.9 points and shot 41.6 percent from the field. While Jordan has a lower percentage of shots and scores, you need to factor in the times. The Wizards averaged 92 points per game that year, and the entire league was defensive and super-slow. And Jordan is the Wizards' number one scorer, and he is next to Hamilton, who is mainly running off the ball.
Athleticism: James wins
James spends millions of dollars a year to maintain his body, which makes him still alive in his 20th season, and we often see James rushing to the basket on the court. Jordan only came back after 3 years of retirement, and his body was obviously far from his peak at this time.
Defense: Jordan wins
James is the team's main scorer and ball holder, so he also strategically gives up some defensive efforts to ensure that he has enough physical strength on the offensive end. Jordan is one of the strongest outside defenders in history, and as long as he plays, he will not slack off on the defensive end, and use his intelligence and strength to constantly put pressure on defenders.
Stability: Jordan wins
Jordan's ability to shoot is enough to make him consistent when facing any opponent or defense, and it's hard for others to really hinder Jordan.
Leadership: Jordan wins
The year before Jordan joined the Wizards, the Wizards had 19 wins, while Jordan played 60 games since joining him, the Wizards were 30-30, and he missed 7-15. It can be said that Jordan's impact is immediate, and if Jordan can stay healthy that season, the Wizards will be able to make the playoffs.
Basketball IQ: Tied
Both have super basketball intelligence, James is all-rounded, and even if he does not score, his assists can continue to help the team. Jordan has excellent scoring ability and is also good at playing key balls.
Impact: Tied
1-on-1 ability: Tied
At the age of 37, James can still hit the basket with great power, while Jordan has a consistent shot, and if he were playing in our era, he would have a solid three-pointer.
In the final comparison, Jordan had 4 advantages, James 1, and 3 draws. Jordan is 4-1 superior, so you have to sigh at Jordan's greatness, knowing that this is what he achieved in his first season at the age of 38 after not playing professionally for 3 years, and he seems to be able to show his super ability all the time.